Front-end Web Developer (AngularJS, HTML5)
Location: US, PA, Pittsburgh
Department: Engineering
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Associate
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Internet
Function: Engineering

Company profile:
Everyone has a story to tell. Everyone is unique. Everyone wants to love and be loved. Everyone who wants to learn is willing to teach. As the Internet continues to grow, the world is becoming a much smaller place to pursue your true personal and professional interests.WeSpeke was founded in 2010 by Michael Elchik, an entrepreneur's entrepreneur, and Dr. Jaime Carbonell, Director of the Language Technologies Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. Our team brings together both depth and breadth in language acquisition, pedagogy, language technology, human computer interaction, Internet technologies and extensive early-stage international business experience.Our aim is to make language education engaging, fun and motivating by scaling a disruptive model for language education and cultural exchange. We are combining social networking, crowd-sourcing, web video, content and matching technology to allow anyone, anywhere at any time to teach, learn and practice languages and exchange cultures – for free!Among the benefits on offer (other than working on a groundbreaking product with a team of superstars) are free snacks and drinks, a fun office in a beautiful green area of Pittsburgh, medical insurance plan and a stock incentive plan for early employees.

Job description:
Closely work with UX designers and back-end engineers to develop the front-end of WeSpeke softwareMaintain source code with adequate documentation for assigned modules in source control systemWork with Product Lead and UX designers on the specification of the front-end systemWork with Quality Assurance on resolving product issues in a timely mannerParticipate in iteration planning meetings (provide time and risk estimates)Provide regular feedback on progress and challengesNotify management promptly about development issues affecting schedule

Requirements:
Required ExperienceMinimum 3 years of experience as a front-end web developer, working on commercial applicationsRequired Technical Skills Expert knowledge of HTML5, JavaScript and jQuery Expert knowledge of CSS2 and CSS3 Knowledge of AngularJS or similar JavaScript MVC framework Knowledge of LESS and similar CSS preprocessors Working knowledge of RESTful web services Comfort developing for all modern web browsers and devicesDesired Technical Skills Responsive UI design Familiarity with the Foundation CSS framework Web site internationalization/localization Familiarity with Linux/Unix web hosting environment Working knowledge of Git Basic knowledge of servlet container setup and operation (Tomcat)Required Soft QualitiesPassion for innovation Cross-functional teaming Preference for high-pace, goal-oriented environment Active communicator High work ethics Disciplined approach to software development Learning agility Problem solving and persistence skills

Benefits:
Competitive salary commensurate with skills and work experience Company stock incentive program for early employees Exceptional medical insurance plan Flexible work hours Agile development process and open communication Open space work environment with natural light Free snacks, coffee and tea Windows, Mac or Linux computers – per personal preference Office building in beautiful green area Plenty of free parking space